Ultrasound Supervisor

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University•Brooklyn, NY

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. Bargaining Unit: UUP Job Summary: The Department of Radiology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Medical Radiography Assistant Director/Ultrasound Supervisor. The successful candidate will: Supervise and perform those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative in the utilization of ultrasound equipment. Ensure that all standard of care are met for our patient population. Ensure standards for all regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission are met. Provide area assignments of personnel and coordinate activities within the department, with other departmental activities and services of the hospital. Responsible for the procurement and storage of supplies. Responsible for providing statistical information to determine work patterns, patient flow, budgetary information and fiscal requirements. Provide good customer service to our patient population and co-workers. Become fully knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures including quality assurance and performance improvement. Develop and introduce new techniques and procedures. Monitor and enhance the program for QC and QA standards. Provide supervisory oversight for Ultrasound department. Provide resolution for various operational issues in radiology and to communicate such with different levels of hospital personnel. Perform diagnostics ultrasound imaging procedures at a technical level; includes obtaining pertinent clinical and medical history of patients. Assist in training student technologist and medical students rotating through the department. Assist in orientation and implementation of new techniques, research projects and in-service educations as directed. Assist with radiology performance improvement projects to include data collections. All departmental related duties and responsibilities. Utilize computerized patient information systems, including Radiology Information System and PACS.

Requirements

ARDMS Certification.
5+ years of hospital based experience in ultrasound imaging procedures.
Experience in ultrasound procedures.

Nice To Haves

3 to 5 years of supervisory experience.
Bachelor of Science Degree.

Responsibilities

Supervise and perform those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative in the utilization of ultrasound equipment.
Ensure that all standard of care are met for our patient population.
Ensure standards for all regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission are met.
Provide area assignments of personnel and coordinate activities within the department, with other departmental activities and services of the hospital.
Responsible for the procurement and storage of supplies.
Responsible for providing statistical information to determine work patterns, patient flow, budgetary information and fiscal requirements.
Provide good customer service to our patient population and co-workers.
Become fully knowledgeable of departmental policies and procedures including quality assurance and performance improvement.
Develop and introduce new techniques and procedures.
Monitor and enhance the program for QC and QA standards.
Provide supervisory oversight for Ultrasound department.
Provide resolution for various operational issues in radiology and to communicate such with different levels of hospital personnel.
Perform diagnostics ultrasound imaging procedures at a technical level; includes obtaining pertinent clinical and medical history of patients.
Assist in training student technologist and medical students rotating through the department.
Assist in orientation and implementation of new techniques, research projects and in-service educations as directed.
Assist with radiology performance improvement projects to include data collections.
All departmental related duties and responsibilities.
Utilize computerized patient information systems, including Radiology Information System and PACS.